Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£37,389 per annum

About the Role
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts, providing a full range of hospital and community services across south London and specialist care for patients from further afield. The Trust is home to the largest dental school in Europe and world-class facilities including a £160 million Cancer Centre and Evelina London Children’s Hospital. In 2021, the merger with Royal Brompton and Harefield brought together world-leading expertise in heart and lung disease, creating a world-renowned centre for care and research.

The Dental Buyer will be responsible for ordering and processing purchase orders, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures while delivering an efficient and cost-effective service. The role involves working closely with department budget holders and clinical leads to ensure all supplies meet service needs and streamlining supply management processes.

Main duties include managing stakeholder requests, purchasing goods and services in line with Trust and Shared Service policies, providing excellent customer service to internal customers, and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery at agreed prices. The role requires use of Shared Service systems and interaction with a wide range of stakeholders across the Trust and supply base.

The successful candidate will contribute positively to a busy team, demonstrating reliability, proactivity, and strong communication and analytical skills. This is an excellent opportunity to work within an inclusive department offering flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, a competitive salary, and NHS pension benefits.

Experience
- Knowledge of purchasing and contracting including Public Procurement Regulations and NHS Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs)
- Experience producing full financial reports and recommendations for change
- Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, and Oracle
- Experience working in a manual and automated stock supply clinical environment

Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of items used within theatres
- Advanced organisational skills
- Experience managing external supplier relationships

Skills and Knowledge
- Ability to balance a large number of competing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interpret statutory and Department of Health guidance
- Awareness of the strategic direction of the purchasing function
- Participation in CIPS CPD seminars is advantageous

About You
- Reliable and proactive team player
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Commitment to working within NHS policies and procedures to ensure value for money and compliance

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and patients. We support flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance and encourage applicants to discuss individual circumstances during the recruitment process.